A CASE STUDY OF CHLORINE TRANSPORT AND FATE FOLLOWING A LARGE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 2012 · Atmospheric Environment

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2012.08.025· OSTI ID:1053021

Buckley, R; Hunter, C; Werth, D; Whiteside, M; Chen, K; Mazzola, C

A train derailment that occurred in Graniteville, South Carolina during the early morning hours of 06 January, 2005 resulted in the prompt release of approximately 60 tons of chlorine to the environment. Comprehensive modeling of the transport and fate of this release was performed including the characterization of the initial three-phased chlorine release, a detailed determination of the local atmospheric conditions acting to generate, disperse, and deplete the chlorine vapor cloud, the establishment of physical exchange mechanisms between the airborne vapor and local surface waters, and local aquatic dilution and mixing.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC09-08SR22470
• OSTI ID: 1053021
• Report Number(s): SRNL-STI-2012-00451
• Journal Information: Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 62; ISSN 1352-2310
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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